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This recipe has been handed down through the years...we make it every Christmas morning. This can also be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight, then baked in the

morning. The peppers will rise to the top, adding a dash of Christmas color.

Sausage Breakfast PieDonna Lewis

Ostrander, OH

1 lb. ground pork breakfast sausage, browned and drained

9-inch pie crust4 eggs, beaten1 c. half-and-half

1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese1/4 c. green pepper, diced1/4 c. red pepper, diced2 T. onion, chopped

Place browned sausage into unbaked pie crust; set aside. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over sausage. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Serves 6.

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Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Stir well to blend before serving. Makes 10 servings.

2 c. whipping cream6 c. milk1 t. vanilla extract

1 to 1-1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

I got this slow-cooker recipe from my sister one day when our kids were together sledding. It’s very good and warms everyone up.

Anjanette KauffmanSeven Valleys, PALet-It-Snow Cocoa

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Place ham in an ungreased large roasting pan; pour water into pan and set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Brush ham with glaze; tent lightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours; uncover. Brush ham with glaze. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes, brushing with glaze every 10 minutes. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes; slice to serve. Makes 12 to 15 servings.

10-lb. fully-cooked bone-in ham1-1/2 c. water1-1/4 c. dark brown sugar, packed1/3 c. pineapple juice1/3 c. honey

2 T. Dijon mustard1 T. orange juice2 t. orange zest1/4 t. ground cloves

Guests will love this tender baked ham with its fruity brown sugar glaze. Dress it up by scoring the unbaked ham in a diamond pattern and pressing a

whole clove into each diamond.

Jo AnnBrown Sugar-Glazed Ham

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Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using a greased 13"x9" baking pan. After baking, set aside and cool completely in pan, about one to 2 hours. In a saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate chips and margarine, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula. Spread chocolate mixture over brownies; sprinkle with crushed candy. Let stand for about 30 minutes, until frosting is hardened. Cut into squares. Makes 2 dozen.

20-oz. pkg. fudge brownie mix12-oz. pkg. white chocolate chips

2 t. margarine1-1/2 c. candy canes, crushed

These brownies are welcome at any holiday occasion! Everyone loves chocolate and peppermint at Christmas.

Angie BigginLyons, ILPeppermint Bark Brownies

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In a bowl, sift flour, sugar, salt and cocoa together. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in food coloring. Mix vinegar and baking soda together in a cup. Add to batter; mix until well blended. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9" round cake pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick tests clean. Cool slightly; turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. Serves 10 to 12.

Cream Cheese Frosting:8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened1/2 c. margarine1 t. vanilla extract

Blend cream cheese, margarine and vanilla. Stir in powdered sugar until well mixed. Add nuts, if desired.

2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour1-1/2 c. sugar1 t. salt1 t. baking cocoa1 c. buttermilk1-1/2 c. oil

2 eggs, beaten1 t. vanilla extract1-oz. bottle red food coloring1 t. white vinegar1 t. baking soda

This is a really old family recipe, so old my copy calls for a stick of “oleo.” Ha! When my now-grown daughter, Julie, was young, I helped her make this cake for her father to take to work for a pitch-in fundraiser. She won 1st prize and still has the blue ribbon to prove she can bake. I hope everyone who tries this cake makes it a Christmas tradition also!

Peggy FrazierIndianapolis, INRed Velvet Christmas Cake

6 c. powdered sugarOptional: 1/3 c. chopped pecans

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Blend together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture. Stir well; set aside 1-1/2 cups of mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into the bottom of a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Sprinkle marshmallows, chocolate chips and reserved oat mixture on top; press lightly. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, or until golden. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen.

3/4 c. butter, softened1 c. brown sugar, packed1-1/2 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt4 c. mini marshmallows1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

This is an absolute favorite bar of so many people, I get asked for it all the time. My Tante Gertje shared it with us...her baking is the best!

Tawnia HultinkOntario, CanadaChocolate Oat Chews

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In a large bowl, beat shortening until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add to shortening mixture, mixing well. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a well-floured board. Cut out cookies with a 5-inch gingerbread man cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 minutes. Cool for one minute on baking sheets; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate cookies with frosting and raisins, if desired. Makes one dozen.

1/2 c. shortening1/2 c. sugar1 egg, beaten1/2 c. light molasses2 c. all-purpose flour1 t. baking powder

1/2 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt1-1/2 t. cinnamon1 t. ground ginger1/2 t. ground clovesOptional: frosting, raisins

My husband’s grandmother shared this recipe with me in 1978. I still follow her advice, “Don’t roll too thin or bake too long!” The spices fill my kitchen with warmth and love.

Vicki FenderWestport, WAGrandma’s Gingerbread Men

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Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat about 10 seconds, until very soft but not melted. Stir together butter, sugar and extract. Add dry ingredients; mix well. If dough seems too dry, add another tablespoon or so of butter. Form into one-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness with the bottom of a glass jar. Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool. Drizzle Chocolate Glaze over cookies; let stand until glaze sets. Makes 5-1/2 to 6 dozen.

Chocolate Glaze:1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

In a small saucepan, stir ingredients over very low heat until melted and smooth.

1 c. butter3/4 c. sugar1 t. almond extract

2 c. all-purpose flour1/2 t. baking powder1/4 t. salt

These cookies look beautiful, taste scrumptious and are simple to make. I usually take them to our school’s annual Christmas bake sale and they go fast.

There are no eggs in this recipe.

Tammy KobzaIreton, IAAlmond Butter Cookies

2 t. shortening

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Pour popped popcorn into a large roasting pan that been lightly sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Add cashews and corn chips to popcorn; toss to mix and set aside. Place melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high setting for one minute; stir and microwave an additional minute, until melted. Pour over popcorn mixture. Mix with a spoon or buttered hands, coating well. Let stand for 10 minutes; cover with aluminum foil or divide into 4 large plastic zipping bags. May be stored at room temperature up to a week. Makes about 16 cups.

4 3-oz. pkgs. microwave popcorn, popped

16-oz. can cashew halves and pieces

9-oz. pkg. corn chips20-oz. pkg. white melting chocolate,

chopped

My sister-in-law included some of this white chocolate popcorn treat in a Christmas gift basket. It is now a family favorite. When we have our annual bowling fun day, I am expected to bring this...knowing that certain people look forward to it, once a year, makes it special!

Carol JohnsonYakima, WANutty Mixed-Up Popcorn

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Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain; add salt and pepper and set aside. Spread beans in the bottom of an ungreased 15"x10" jelly-roll pan. Top with ground beef mixture, chiles, hot pepper sauce and cheese; drizzle taco sauce over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 25 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted. Remove from oven; top with remaining ingredients except tortilla chips. Serve warm with tortilla chips. Serves 12.

1 lb. ground beef1 yellow onion, chopped1 t. salt1/2 t. pepper2 16-oz. cans refried beans4-oz. can diced green chileshot pepper sauce to taste3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

3/4 c. taco sauce1 c. guacamole8-oz. container sour cream1/4 c. green onions, chopped2-1/4 oz. can chopped black olives,

drainedtortilla chips

These nachos are served at our home whenever we watch football bowl games on television. Make a double batch to feed a whole tailgating crowd!

Patricia AddisonCave Junction, ORPatricia’s Super Nachos

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Dissolve gelatin mix in boiling water; stir in frozen concentrate. Pour into a large pitcher along with cold water and cranberry juice; chill. At serving time, slowly add ginger ale. Serves 6 to 8.

3-oz. pkg. cherry gelatin mix1 c. boiling water6-oz. can frozen lemonade or

pineapple-lemonade concentrate

3 c. cold water32-oz. bottle cranberry juice cocktail32-oz. bottle ginger ale, chilled

A warm and welcoming beverage to greet your friends as they come into your home at Christmastime.

Francie StutzmanDalton, OHCranberry Christmas Punch

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In a saucepan over medium heat, bring cream and salt to a boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolates to saucepan; cover and let stand for a few minutes. Uncover; whisk until smooth. Whisk in extract and corn syrup. Serve immediately with pound cake and fruit. May be kept warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot over low heat; stir often. Makes 10 servings.

3/4 c. whipping cream1/8 t. salt1 c. milk chocolate chips1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

2-1/2 T. cherry extract1 T. corn syruppound cake cubes, assorted fruit cubes

and slices

This chocolatey fondue was selected for a get-together I was having with some friends. I was considering a retro theme, something classic but a little unusual that would go well

with coffee & tea. It was a very big success!

Arlene SmulskiLyons, ILBlack Forest Fondue

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